February 27 / 15.12 Lingfield (AW)

15.12

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Midnite AWC Sprint Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Midnite AWC Sprint Trial Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £2.20

Form: /1270- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts and he made a fine start to his handicap career when second of 18 at York last June (6f, good to firm); two lesser efforts at Ascot followed but he has been gelded over the winter and still has potential for a yard that excels with this type; successful first time out in each of his two seasons of racing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Fast Track Harry

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

Gelded prior to his reappearance and he started 2026 with a pair of AW wins; tougher going on turf this summer but he has been in deep races and his latest second at Ascot (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) has worked out well; runs off the same mark and commands respect.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3936-4 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

Form: 6571-3 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Lakers

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has reached a useful level on AW; absent since respectable effort in competitive field at Newbury in April; one to bear in mind, especially if the market speaks favourably.

11/1

5th

2

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Lakers

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back.

10/1

9th

12

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lakers

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/4

Form: 2841-1 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3-3 on AW, showing improved form to win a useful race at Kempton 16 days ago (6f); 3lb rise not beyond him and he should give it a good go in his hat-trick bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Returned to his useful 2yo form when winning twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter, but hasn't built on it and failed to beat a rival at Windsor (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; application of cheekpieces will need to bring about a resurgence.

14/1

10th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

El Bodon

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improved AW form over 6f last winter, but wasn't on his game when last seen on sand in April and he made it 0-11 on grass when beaten about 5l at Newmarket in May; may have his share of weight on balance of turf form.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

Form: 32-233

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over further; in good form on AW this winter, most recently finishing a close third at Newcastle (7f; cheekpieces first time) three weeks ago; more on his plate in this grade.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Little Empire

10st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Irish challenger whose two turf wins have come on quick ground at Ayr (7f/1m); not at his very best in Ireland on final two starts but has each-way claims on this belated return to 1m.

13/2

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

7/1

Form: 5060-4 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Excelled as a 3yo but found the handicapper in command last year; promising reappearance at Newcastle six weeks ago (first run after wind surgery) and he is on a dangerous mark; widest stall to deal with but foolish to discount.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sergeant Wilko

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Winless since his productive 2024 campaign; upped to 7f at Thirsk six weeks ago and put in a good front-running shift, picked off close home by the reopposing Brighton Boy; 3lb better off today but it won't be easy trying to boss this field.

8/1

Form: 70/83- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo; only seen twice last year, showing better form when third (beaten 3.5l) in a Class 3 at Newmarket 251 days ago; returns to action in a good race and may come on for this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

His fourth over C&D two runs back can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear, but Salisbury next time was disappointing; he can be up and down.

12/1

7th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

An Outlaws Grace

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

More exposed than most but he is down in the weights and his latest Windsor fourth can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear; this is a higher grade though.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but he's been placed a couple of times this season including when third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £15.90
Straight Forecast £11.85
Trifecta £47.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

El Bodon

The Times:

Lakers

POSTDATA:

Ferrous

SPOTLIGHT:

Fast Track Harry

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

The Star:

Fast Track Harry

Telegraph:

Lakers

The Guardian:

Lakers

D Express:

Lakers

NEWMARKET:

El Bodon

Daily Mail:

El Bodon

Daily Mirror:

El Bodon

Daily Record:

El Bodon

LAMBOURN:

Ferrous

The Sun:

Ferrous